 Johnson in 2020 | |
| No. 29 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 12, 1986 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Tennessee (2005–2006) |
| High school | Crim (Atlanta) |
| |
Inquoris Desmond Chade Johnson[1] (born February 12, 1986)[1][2] is an American motivational speaker and former college football player. His football career ended in 2006 at the University of Tennessee with an injury that permanently paralyzed his right arm.[3][4] Johnson studied psychology and became a motivational speaker.[5][6] He was the keynote speaker at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.[7]
- ^ a b Pickle, Betsy (October 21, 2013). "Inky Wows South Doyle Students". Shopper News. Vol. 1, no. 10. Knoxville, Tennessee. p. 6. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ McGroarty, Meredith (March 7, 2012). "A Winning Spirit". Torchbearer. University of Tennessee. Archived from the original on November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
Born in 1986 to a single mother...
- ^ "Eric Berry and the No. 29: A Salute to Inky Johnson". Kansas City Chiefs. July 28, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "Tennessee's 'Inky' Johnson has surgery at Mayo Clinic". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 21, 2006. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Trent (January 15, 2016). "Inky Johnson found strength in faith after life-changing accident". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Allen, Shannon J. (March 31, 2017). "Johnson shares inspirational message". The Sand Mountain Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Murray, Patrick (August 4, 2017). "Two moments that changed Inky's life". WBIR. Retrieved September 9, 2023.